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Fake News: Centre Urges Stakeholders To Wage War Against Menace - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
August 16, 2019
The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD has urgedmedia practitioners and relevant stakeholders to jointly wage war against fakenews and disinformation in the country.
The centre’s Senior Programme Officer, Austin Aibe made thecall in Lokoja at a two-day stakeholder’s workshop on “Fake News andDisinformation in Nigeria”.
Aibe urged journalists to always do thorough backgroundchecks before breaking any news item to the general public, stressing the needto ensure ‘fact checking’.
He described fact checking as “the act of checking thefactual assertion in the news function and information”.
Aibe said disinformation was an act of deliberatelymisleading or distributing biased information to manipulate narrative or factpropaganda to deceive the general public.
Also speaking, the Deputy Country Director, NationalDemocratic Institute, Ray Esangbedo said the role of stakeholders from KogiState could not be underestimated, stressing that fake news posed a threat toglobal democracy.


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Fake News: Independent Hajj Reporters Trains Hajj Media Managers - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 2
June 7, 2019
Worriedby fake news especially during hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia, Independent HajjReporters, IHR a civil society organisation that monitors and reports hajj andUmrah activities is organising a workshop for Public Relations Officers, PRO ofstates Muslim Pilgrims Boards, Hajj service providers and the media unit ofNational Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON.
Astatement by its national coordinator, Ibrahim Mohammed said the workshop aimsto bring together hajj information managers, Media practitioners and socialmedia providers for a better understanding of what constitutes fake news withregards to Hajj and Lesser Hajj known as Umrah, how to detect and deal withfake news in social media and its mitigation.
Thestatement added that the capacity building workshop is meant to equip hajjinformation officers on hajj information management and identifying, counteringand mitigating the negative effects of fake news especially in the social mediabefore, during and after hajj operation.
Itis also expected to address the challenges of misinformation and disinformationas it relates to hajj/umrah administration in Nigeria.

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Fake News: Some People Plotting To Set Nigeria On Fire – DSS - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
September 10, 2019
TheDepartment of State Services, DSS has alleged that some unnamed persons wereplotting to set the nation on fire.
Thespokesperson for the DSS, Peter Afunaya, stated this in a statement.
Thestatement did not however reveal the identities of the persons involved in thealleged plan to destabilise the nation.
Thestatement read in part: “The DSS wishes to reiterate its earlier alert to thenation of plans by subversive groups and individuals to undermine nationalsecurity, peace and unity in the country.
Itwarned Nigerians to be wary of fake news, warning people in the habit ofspreading false reports to stop or face the consequence.

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Fake News: U.S. Ambassador Asks Nigerian Media To Fight Disinformation Through Fact-Checking - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
December 3, 2021
Mary, while speaking during a Town Hall Meeting hosted by Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE in Lagos, with the theme: “Agenda Setting for Sustainable Democratic Culture” said that team approach was needed to help improve public trust in the media. The media-focused Town Hall meetings and two-day workshops for over 200 editors will take place in turns in the six geopolitical zones across the country is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria.
The Envoy also decried financial inducement of journalists, saying that the practice corrodes the institutional position of the media as what is referred to as the Fourth Estate, or one of the pillars of democracy.
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, who was the guest Speaker, said Nigerian editors had failed to ask pertinent questions while addressing topical issues that affected democracy in the country. According to him, an assault on democracy can occur anywhere in the world and the political elite play a major role in the institutional degeneration.
President of NGE, Mustapha Isah stated that one of the major roles of the media was agenda setting, adding that the more stories the media did on a particular subject, the more importance the audience would attach to it.

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Falana: FG Should Provide Treatment For El-Zakzaky, Wife Without Further Delay - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 17, 2019
meanwhile, lawyer to Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, Femi Falana (SAN),has called the Federal Government to provide an alternative and adequate treatment of the couple in Nigeria and that he would file a fresh application for El-Zakzaky and his wife to be re-flown abroad for treatment
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Theleader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky onFriday returned to Nigeria, after refusing treatment in India
Recalledthat El-Zakzaky who is facing an 8-count charge in a case of homicide filed bythe Kaduna State Government, was granted leave for medical treatment by aKaduna High Court on Aug. 5.
Subsequently,El-Zakzaky and his wife travelled to India via Duba, for medical treatment afterthe Federal Government and relevant agencies took steps to comply with theorder in spite of protestation by Kaduna State Government.
Falanaspeaking on the issueon friday said it is “disturbing that the planned medicaltreatment of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife in India was aborted andthat they have since returned to Nigeria.

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Falana To FG: Provide Treatment For El-Zakzaky, Wife Without Further Delay - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
August 17, 2019
Meanwhile, the lawyer to Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, Femi Falana (SAN),has called the Federal Government to provide an alternative and adequate treatment of the couple in Nigeria and that he would file a fresh application for El-Zakzaky and his wife to be re-flown abroad for treatment if.
Theleader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky onFriday returned to Nigeria, after refusing treatment in India
Recalledthat El-Zakzaky who is facing an 8-count charge in a case of homicide filed bythe Kaduna State Government, was granted leave for medical treatment by aKaduna High Court on Aug. 5.
Subsequently,El-Zakzaky and his wife travelled to India via Duba, for medical treatmentafter the Federal Government and relevant agencies took steps to comply withthe order in spite of protestation by Kaduna State Government.
Falanaspeaking on the issueon friday said it is “disturbing that the planned medicaltreatment of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife in India was aborted andthat they have since returned to Nigeria.

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Falconets Bow Out Of FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
August 22, 2022
The Falconets could not reenact earlier round performances, which saw them winning all three group phase matches, in this their quarter-final match in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Flourish Sabastine, who scored Nigeria’s winning goal against France in their Group C opening match, could not make hay in the seventh minute.
But four minutes later, the Dutch were ahead, when Zera Hulswit rammed a perfect dipping shot beyond Omini Oyono after pulling away on the counter-attack. In the 15th minute, Sabastine again pulled away and let fly, but the ball was tipped away by impressive goalkeeper Claire Dinkla.


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Falconets Leave For Rabat Today, Play South Africa Sunday - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
August 15, 2019
Nigeria’s Under-20Women Football Team is expected to depart for Rabat, Morocco today Thursdayahead of their Sunday clash against South Africa at the 12 AfricanGames.
The Falconets, whowill represent Nigeria at the African Games Women’s Football tournament, areexpected to go with eighteen players and five coaches.
They will faceCameroon, South Africa and Zambia in Group-B of the tournament holding fromSaturday to August 29.
Nigeria’s firstmatch is against South Africa on Sunday at 9pm Nigerian time. The Falconetswill also face Cameroon at the same venue and time on August 21.
They will round offtheir group phase campaign against Zambia at the Stade Boubker Ammar-Sale onAugust 24 starting from 8pm.
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Falcons Job: Former Coach Urges Federation To Halt Search For Foreign - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Iliya Auta
June 24, 2020
Former Super Falcons Coach, Godwin Izilien has advised the the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to stop searching for a foreign Coach for the Senior Women National Team.
Izilien is optimistic that employing a home-grown Coach for the Team would reduce the financial burden on the federation, particularly now that coronavirus has affected the economy.
The Former Coach questioned why the federation would be going for a foreign trainer when local instructors had been successful with the Falcons in different competitions over the years. He also stressed that the delay in appointing a manager for the team would affect the progress and building process of the team.
In another vain, the Federation has said that the 2019-2020 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFLseason has not been canceled. It added that wide consultation is still ongoing as to the format and pattern of foreclosing the 2019/2020 football season, including that of the Professional League.
NFF General SecretaryMohammed Sanusi, while reacting to reports that some club owners had voted to end the season using the Points Per Game principle to determine flag bearers in next year’s continental club competitions, said everyone should wait until after the consultations.

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Fallen Heroes: Victims Support Fund Gives Financial Aid To Late Army Chief‘S Family, 10 Others - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
December 17, 2021
Executive Director of the fund Nana Tanko, who announced this in Abuja at the symbolic presentation of the cheques to the next of kin of the victims, said the aim of the donation was to support the education of the victims’ children.
According to her, fund has over the years enjoyed the support of the close working relationship with the Nigerian Armed Forces in its mission of rebuilding lives of victims of insurgency and terrorism across the country.
It would be recalled that the former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers died in the ill-fated NAF air crash on May 21, in Kaduna State.
Chairman of Victims Support Fund T Y. Danjuma has approved the support to the families of the deceased heroes to ameliorate their living conditions following the death of their breadwinners.
In his response, the Chief of Defence Staff General Leo Irabor, appreciated the management of Victims Support Fund for the kind gesture.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, Oluwatoyin Olayinka while thanking the management of the VSF and the Nigerian Air Force, said that the support would go a long way in ameliorating their plights.

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Falode Optimistic FALCONS Will Be Impressive At FIFA Women’s World Cup - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (J.T)
March 27, 2023
The 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals will hold in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August.
Falode told newsmen that the team was however looking forward to an exciting tournament.
On the team’s level of preparedness for the tournament, the NFF executive committee member said it was very difficult to make assumptions especially in modern-day football.
She noted however that football had changed both in quality of play, colour, attendance, look, feel, flair and culture.


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False Assertions: AGF Says Nigeria’s Assets In Uk Not At Risk - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 23, 2019
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami said that Nigeria’s assets in the United Kingdom are not at risk of being seized over judgment fine.
The minster told newsmen that the Federal Government was vigorously defending its interests in the UK.
Malami was reacting to what he described as false assertions widely circulating online that; If Nigeria fails to pay a judgment fine before February 15th, Process and Industrial Developments can enforce the award against Nigeria.
There is an ongoing litigation between the company and the Federal Government pending before a court in the United Kingdom and another court in the United States.
Malami urged foreign friends and investors to ignore the malicious reports as the government was making efforts through legal and diplomatic channels to resolve the issues in contention between the parties involved in the matter.


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False Rumours: Court Orders EFCC, DSS, Police Not To Arrest Fani-Kayode, Odumakin’s Without Due Process - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 2
March 22, 2019
The Federal High CourtAbuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCCnot to arrest Femi Fani-Kayode and Yinka Odumakin without following appropriatedue process of the law.
Rulingon a fundamental rights suit filed by the duo, Justice John Tsoho, maintainedthat such arrest by the EFCC, Department of State Services DSS or the Police,must be subject to processes being in accordance with provisions of the law.
JusticeTsoho also ordered that the EFCC’s public declaration to arrest Fani-Kayode andOdumakin on the basis of spreading false rumours was an infringement on their rightsand a breach of their fundamental rights enshrined in the 1999 Constitution.
Thejudge further made an order enforcing Fani-Kayode and Odumakin’s fundamentalrights and ordered the EFCC, the DSS and the Nigeria Police to stop issuingthreats of unlawful arrest.
Thecourt, however, declined to grant the prayer compelling the EFCC, DSS andPolice from tendering an unreserved apology to the duo for infringing on theirrights.


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False Rumours: Court Orders EFCC, DSS, Police Not To Arrest Fani-Kayode, Odumakin’s Without Due Process - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
March 12, 2019
The Federal High CourtAbuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCCnot to arrest Femi Fani-Kayode and Yinka Odumakin without following appropriatedue process of the law.
Rulingon a fundamental rights suit filed by the duo, Justice John Tsoho, maintainedthat such arrest by the EFCC, Department of State Services DSS or the Police,must be subject to processes being in accordance with provisions of the law.
JusticeTsoho also ordered that the EFCC’s public declaration to arrest Fani-Kayode andOdumakin on the basis of spreading false rumours was an infringement on their rightsand a breach of their fundamental rights enshrined in the 1999 Constitution.
Thejudge further made an order enforcing Fani-Kayode and Odumakin’s fundamentalrights and ordered the EFCC, the DSS and the Nigeria Police to stop issuingthreats of unlawful arrest.
Thecourt, however, declined to grant the prayer compelling the EFCC, DSS andPolice from tendering an unreserved apology to the duo for infringing on theirrights.


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Famine UN Agency Japan To Address Food Insecurity Malnutrition In N/East - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
September 2, 2022
Communications Specialist for FAO, David Tsokar, who made this known in a statement in Abuja, quoted FAO Representative in Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Fred Kafeero as saying the result of the latest Cadre Harmonise Analysis led by Nigerian government indicates worrisome food consumption deficiencies and malnutrition. He also explained that the development risks severe food and nutrition insecurity, if immediate actions are not taken.
Kafeero added that intervention programmes would enhance availability and access to fresh and nutritious foods and energy for cooking to improve food security, nutrition situation and protect target vulnerable households.
He said the initiative, would align itself with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs on food security and nutrition which are also in line with the second pillar of the Yokohoma Declaration of 2019 of deepening sustainable and resilient society. The representative noted that the aim would also boost local production of nutritious foods among Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, host communities and returnees, and also support the production and distribution of energy saving stoves.

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Famine: UN Says 4 Million People To Face Food Insecurity In North-East - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (J.T)
April 11, 2022
UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale made the assertion at an advocacy event held in Abuja on food security and nutrition in North-East Nigeria.
He also noted that a total of 8.4 million Nigerians would need humanitarian provision in the North-East, while 4.1 million people face severe pain of food insecurity in the North-East.
Schmale however stated that over 351 million dollars is needed to provide humanitarian support for people in North-Eastern Nigeria.
On his part, the Head of Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Nadia Soso said food security and nutrition of this affected population in the north remains a priority.
She also noted that funding is urgently needed to ensure critical food and relief assistance as the gap between people in need and available resources will grow more severe.
Nadia lamented that for people across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe state, every day is a challenge and in which without quick action, no relief is in sight.


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Fani-Kayode: Zamfara Police Beef Up Shinkafi Emir’s Security - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
July 27, 2020
The Emir came under attack from some chieftaincy holders and residents of Shinkafi over the recent traditional title of Sadauki (Defender) given to former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, by the emirate council.
The command’s Spokesman Mohammed Shehu, who made this known in Gusau, said the emirate council learned that some people were planning to lead a protest within Shinkafi and the emirate wrote to the Police Command seeking protection and to avert any breakdown of law and order which is what they did as a security outfit.
A close associate of the emirate council, Murtala Dale, while speaking said they suspected moves by some miscreants to attack the Emir while on his way for Friday prayers which was why they requested the police for protection.


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Fannin Tsaro: Shugaba Buhari Ya Sha Alwashin Ci Gaba Da Taimaka Wa Turkiya - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
November 15, 2022
Shugaba Buhari ya yi tir da harin wanda ya lakume rayukan mutane 6 tare da jikkata wasu da dama a kan titin Istiklal mai cike da zirga-zirgar jama’a a tsakiyar birnin Santanbul.
Wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun shugaba Buhari Malam Garba Shehu ya fitar, ta bayyana harin a matsayin abin kyama da kuma rashin jarumta.
Najeriya dai na cikin jerin kasashen Afrika da ke fama da matsalolin tsaro da suka hada da hare-haren Boko Haram da kuma ‘yan bindigar da ke satar mutane suna karbar kudin fansa.

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Fans In Kaduna Angry As Nigeria Fail To Make Qatar World Cup - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
March 30, 2022
The Super Eagles held Ghana’s Black Stars to a 1-1 draw at the second leg of the playoff at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
The first leg played in Kumasi, Ghana ended in a goalless draw.
Football enthusiasts expressed their anger today in Kaduna.
They said era of entertainment football is over, adding that playing and winning is what is obtainable now.
A viewing centre operator, Francis said this is what you get when you do not invite natural, creative midfielders that will dictate the game pattern to camp.
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FAO, Word Bank, Others Call For Urgent Action To Address Global Food Crisis - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (F.BA)
September 22, 2022
This is contained in a joint statement issued by the Director-General, Food and Agricultural Organisation, Qu Dongyu, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva; President, World Bank Group, David Malpass; Executive Director, World Food Programme, David Beasley and Director-General, World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
They said the war in Ukraine continues to worsen global food security and nutrition crisis, triggering higher volatility in energy, food and fertiliser prices.
They added that in spite of the reprieve in global food prices and the resumption of grain exports from the Black Sea, food remained beyond reach for many due to high prices and weather shocks.
They said the number of people facing acute food insecurity worldwide is expected to continue to rise.

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Farashin Fetur: Nijeriya Ta Ce Za Ta Goyi Bayan Shirin OPEC Na Rage Man Da Ake Hakowa - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
February 22, 2019
Shugabankasa Muhammadu Buhari ya ce gwamnatin sa zata goyi bayan duk wani shiri nakasashe masu arzikin man Fetur OPEC na rage yawan man da zata hako sabodakyautata farashin sa a kasuwannin duniya.
ShugabaBuhari ya bayyana haka ne ta bakin babban mai bashi shawara kan harkokin yada labaraida hulda da jama’a Malam Shehu Garba.
GarbaShehu ya ce shugaba Buhari ya bayyana haka ne a lokacin da ya gana da karamin ministankula da al’amuran nahiyar Afrika kuma jakadan Sarki Salman bin Abdul’aziz AhmadQattan a fadar shugaban kasa da ke Abuja.
ShugabaBuhari ya kara da cewa, Nijeriya kasa ce wacce ta ke mutunta kungiyar kasashemasu arzikin man Fetur ta OPEC, domin haka zata bada hadin kai a duk lokacin data bukaci a rage yawan man fetur da ake hakowa don kyautata farashin man akasuwannin duniya.
Buhariya kuma ce, Nijeriya ta na bukatar kudade saboda irin matsalolin da take famada su da suka jibanci fadin kasa da rashin ci-gaba da kuma yawan al’umma.
Akarshe shugaba Buhari ya yi alkawarin cewa, za su tattauna da ministan manfetur na kasa domin daukar matakan da suka dace.

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Farmer/Herdsmen Clash: Federal Government To Re-Construct Grazing Reserves - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
March 15, 2019
TheFederal Government says it will soon commence the reconstruction of grazingreserves across the country.
TheMinister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh said this in Abujawhen participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course twelve andInstitute for Security Studies, Usma Dam, Bwari, visited him.
Astatement from the ministry said that the reconstruction of the grazingreserves had become necessary due to farmers-herders conflicts.
TheMinister said the reconstruction was also crucial for the Federal Government toreduce the high unemployment rate in the country. He called on individuals whohad the interest and ability to build grazing reserve to do so, adding that thegovernment would support such individual.
Ogbehcalled on members of the institute to focus toward addressing the securitychallenges facing the West African region and Africa in general.


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Farmers-Herders Clashes: Stakeholders Urge FG To Declare State Of Emergency - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (A.M)
November 23, 2021
The Stakeholders met in Lokoja, Kogi state where they observed that the
crisis had been allowed to linger for too long and affected almost every
sector of the economy.
The meeting was organised by ActionAid Nigeria; Participation
Initiative for Behavioural Change in Development, PIBCID and Global
Community Engagement and Resilience Fund.
Executive Director of PIBCID Halima Sadiq, whiel speaking at the
meeting stressed that the declaration of a state of emergency was
necessary because livelihoods of community members were at stake.
In his opening remarks Chairman of IFAS, Hamza Aliyu, advised
Nigerians to stop denigrating ethnic nationalities over farmers-herders
clashes as not all herders are Fulani and not all Fulani are herders. He
noted that disparaging an entire race over negative activities of a few was
not a healthy approach to solving the problem.
Chairman, Igalamela-Odolu Local Government Council of Kogi state Onoja James, In his contribution, said traditional rulers and community leaders in whose domains herders and farmers clashed should be held accountable.

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Farmers/Herders: Institute Says Ranches Will Address Conflicts - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 2
September 23, 2019
The Institute of CorporateAdministration has advocated for the creation of ranches in states topermanently address farmers/herders conflicts and drive agriculturaldevelopment in the country.
Programme Coordinator, South-EastZone, Charles Ngwakwe, made the call during its quarterly Strategic ManagementConference and Induction ceremony in Awka.
Ngwakwe said that addressingfarmers/herders clashes would enable more Nigerians key into the opportunitiesin the agricultural sector.
Ngwakwe also called for improvedeconomic environment to enable more businesses to thrive and create employmentfor the teeming youths in Nigeria.
According to him, employment willtake idle youths away from the streets and reduce crime and other vices in thesociety.
In his remarks, Federal Commissioner,Public Complaints Commission PCC, Samben Nwosu of Anambra Office, who spoke onbehalf of the inducted new fellows, thanked the institute for the honour.

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Farmers, Herdsmen Clashes: NSCDC Restates Commitment Towards Tackling Crises - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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September 13, 2019
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant in Jigawa, Garba Mohammed, says the corps will tackle farmers and herdsmen clashes with the introduction of Agro Rangers Squad.
Read This: Boko Haram: Army Arrests 4 Logistics Suppliers
Mohammed said that Agro Rangers was aspecial unit tasked with the responsibility of tackling kidnapping, cattlerustling and farmers and herdsmen clashes.
According to him, 30 personnel in hiscommand already underwent training on the task at the Civil Defence Academy,Katsina, while others will receive the training in batches.
The commandant said that members ofthe unit were carefully selected and would soon be deployed to flash points inthe state.
He said that he was in the council tofamiliarise with its authorities and seek for their maximum cooperation incrime management and control.

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Farmers/Herdsmen: FG Insists Clashes Not Religious - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
March 29, 2019
TheFederal Government has reiterated its position that the clashes betweenherdsmen and farmers are not instigated by religious sentiments, noting thatthe international community has a very wrong idea about the true position ofthings in Nigeria.
TheMinister of Information and Culture  LaiMohammed, who made the clarification when defending the sum of money dedicatedto projecting government policies and programmes in the 2018, said his ministryhas had the responsibility of correcting the erroneous impression that haddenied the government loans from the international community.
Mohammedwho was before the Olusegun Odebunmi-led Committee on Information and NationalOrientation, Ethics and Values, while justifying the ministry’s hugeexpenditure on foreign media PR lobby consultancy, said: “Until we went there,generalisation was that what was happening in Nigeria was religious.
Hesaid in 2018 the ministry officials made two trips to the UK and two trips tothe US, saying these two trips helped tremendously in actually helping thepeople in diaspora and foreign governments to understand the real dynamics ofthe herdsmen and farmers clashes.


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Farming: AFAN Welcomes Buhari’s Directive To CBN To Facilitate Easy Loan Access - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Abubakar Abubakar
April 25, 2019
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for directing the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to make access to agricultural loans easier for farmers.
The National Vice-President of AFAN, Chief Daniel Okafor, who said this in Abuja on Thursday added that the directive was a welcome development.
President Buhari on Tuesday directed the CBN and the agriculture ministry to bypass the knotty issues of collateral, describing it as a terrible colonial legacy, to enable farmers easy access to agriculture capital.
The President gave the directive during an audience with members of the United Kingdom-based Foundation for Good Governance for Development, at the State House.
He, however, assured that his administration’s priority was to ensure that the efforts of hardworking farmers in the country are respected.
The AFAN vice-president said the directive, if implemented, would encourage more farmers, especially youths to venture into agriculture.

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Farming: FG Launches Inputs Distribution Nationwide - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (J.T)
June 9, 2020
The Federal Government has launched distribution of inputs to farmers nationwide, as part of steps to mitigate the effect of coronavirus pandemic.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, in his address at the launch in Kaduna State, said the measure is necessary to support small-holder farmers across the country.
He said the inputs included different categories of rice seeds, maize, wheat, sorghum, cowpea and oil palm seedlings and a host of others.
The Minister also noted that about 35 per cent of the inputs were aimed at women farmers in line with targets set in the National Gender Plan and Policies meant at increased opportunities for women. He added that the guideline to ensure women farmers enjoyed the 35 per cent had been communicated to farmers associations accordingly.
While, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State commended the Federal Government for its effort in ensuring food sufficiency in the face of the pandemic, pledged his government’s support for agricultural policies.


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Farming Season: El-Rufai Reiterates Commitment To End Banditry - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (J.T)
June 9, 2020
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has assured farmers that government would not allow bandits to interrupt farming activities anywhere in the state.
He gave the pledge during the launch of seed distribution for farmers for the 2020 planting season by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, in Kaduna.
He specifically guaranteed the people of Igabi, Giwa, Birnin Gwari, Kajuru and Chuku local government areas, where the bandits operate most, that the state government would ensure their safety and restoration of normalcy.
The Governor also commended the federal government’s agricultural policy, noting that it had flourished in placing Nigeria on the path of self-sufficiency in many agricultural products such as rice, maize and many others.
He added that Kaduna state produces 22 per cent of Nigeria’s maize and is also a leading producer of soya beans, tomatoes and sorghum among others.


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Fashin Baki: Abin Da Buhari Ke Nufi Da Shekaru 4 Masu Tsauri - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 1, 2019
Mai Magana da yawunshugaban kasa Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu, ya yi karin haske dangane dakalaman da shugaban kasa ya yi a kan cewa wa’adin mulkin sa na biyu zai kasancemai tsauri.
Garba Shehu, ya ceshugaba Buhari yana nufin shekaru hudu masu zuwa ba masu sauki bane saboda dagawadannan shekarun babu saura.
Ya ce a fahimtar sa Buhari,na nufin zai yi gwaninta ne wajen cika alkawuran da ya daukar wa ‘yan Najeriya.
Shugaba Buhari dai yayi wadannan kalaman ne a wata tattaunawa ta musamman da ya yi da ministocin saa lokacin da suka kawo masa ziyara a fadar shugaban kasa domin taya shi murnarlashe zabe.
Wadannan kalamai nashugaban sun kasance kalamai masu harshen damo ga ‘yan Najeriya domin kuwa tunijama’a da dama suka fara bayyana ra’ayoyin su a shafukan sada zumunta danganeda fahimtar su a kan kalaman.


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Fashola: Govt To Complete Road Projects - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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November 12, 2019
Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola hassaid that the Federal Government is focused on completing ongoing road projectsin 2020.
In a statement by his Media Adviser Hakeem Bello,the minister clarified lead story credited to the Senate Committee on LandTransport Chairman, AbdulFatai Buhari.
Fashola noted that based on the President’s mandate,the Ministry of Works and Housing presented 504 road projects under contract tothe National Assembly Joint Committee.
The Minister said the clarification became expedientto set the records straight, especially in the face of so many unfounded statementsbeing attributed to him.
He assured Nigerians that the government wascommitted to delivering good road network across the country.

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Fashola Ready To Implement National Infrastructure Maintenance Programme - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 24, 2019
The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has concludedplans to implement a uniform standard of building and facilities maintenanceunder the National Infrastructure Maintenance Programme.
This was announced in a communique at the end of thesixth top management retreat of the federal ministry in Owerri from March 22 to23.
Presenting the communique at the end of the retreat,the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Louis Edozien, said the ministryhad received approval for the project from the Federal Executive Council.
The communique stated that the project would becoordinated by the Public Building and Housing Department of the ministry
The department will also help other Ministries,Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to prepare and procure for their buildingmaintenance works.
The communique further disclosed that the management staffof the ministry, at the end of the retreat, came up with 29 resolutions toimprove upon the services of the organization.
Among other resolutions, they advocated the review ofNigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission’s extant licences and regulationsgoverning the operations of generating and distribution companies.
The advocacy was made to accommodate new entrants toincrease competition and performance in the Nigerian Electric Supply Industry.
It also advocated the review of the Procurement Act of20l7 to further promote competition and inclusiveness of small businesses andopenness in public procurement.
They also encouraged technical departments in the MDAsto develop a programme to engage interns, to give them practical workexperience with stipends without contravening the provisions of the publicservice rules.
They further resolved to strengthen the systems,processes and structures within the Ministry to fight corruption bystrengthening the anti corruption and transparency units and encourage whistleblowing and code of ethics.
The group also resolved to continue to liaise with theIndependent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to conductcorruption risk assessment aimed at identifying corruption vulnerabilities andmitigating same through integrity planning.(NAN)


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Fashola Says Nigerian Roads Not That Bad, Man, NECA Disagree - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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November 7, 2019
TheMinister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola insisted that Nigerian roadswere not that bad as often portrayed.
Speakingshortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting, he said reports on thepoor state of the country’s roads were mere hypes.
TheFEC meeting, which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, approved58.4 billion naira for the construction of Bida-Sachi-Nupeko road and theNupeko-Patigi Bridge across River Niger, linking Nupeko and Patigi in Niger andKwara states.
Someof the roads listed included the 110-kilometre-Gusau-Dansadau Road in ZamfaraState; the Oyo-Iseyin road in Oyo State and the Makurdi-Gboko-Katsina Alla-ZakiBiam Road, which links Benue State to Taraba State.
Theminister explained that, but for funding challenges, most road projects wouldhave been long completed.
Fasholaalso stated that some parts of the country faced peculiar issues like highwater table, which made construction in the rainy season difficult.

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Fashola Seeks Public Collaboration On Road Safety, Infrastructure Protection - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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He gave the advice at a hybrid symposium with the theme “Driving and the Nigerian in You, Sharing the Responsibility of Safety and Security’’ organised by News trail, an online blog in Lagos.
Fashola, who joined virtually, said lasting solutions to reckless driving and other traffic offences could be achieved when citizens insist on sanity on the roads, also recalled an incident when he was governor of Lagos State, where a particular citizen refused to allow a traffic offender driving against traffic have his way by insisting the offender returned to his lane.
Fashola shared slides of roads and under bridges in Lagos obstructed by trading activities, indiscriminate parking, warehousing and other infractions causing gridlock and damage to infrastructure.
The minister displayed photographs of roads and bridges destroyed in Lagos and other parts of the country because some people did business at the cost of public infrastructure.


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Father Arrested For Defiling His Own Daughter - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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January 7, 2021
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According to the State Police spoke person, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the arrest of the suspect followed a complaint from the victim who reported at Obantoko divisional headquarters on the 30th of December 2020 that her father came to the shop where she is a tailoring apprentice and begged her mistress to permit her to come and fetch water for him at home.
“She stated further that she left the shop and fetched water as requested by her father,but surprisingly, he suddenly grabbed her and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
” On the strength of the report, the DPO Obantoko division, CSP Sunday Opebiyi quickly detailed his detectives to the man’s house where he was promptly arrested, he initially denied the allegation but when he was confronted by the victim, he became dumb founded” Oyeyemi added.
He said the victim was quickly taken to Olukoya hospital for medical attention.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Edward A. Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to anti human trafficking and child labour unit of the State criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and prosecution.

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Father’s Day: Osinbajo Says It Takes Courage To Raise A Child - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 17, 2019
Vice President YemiOsinbajo says it is not the ability to father a child that makes one a father,but the courage to raise one.
Osinbajo spoke withState House correspondents after celebrating 2019 Fathers’ Day at the Aso VillaChapel, Abuja. He urged men to love and honour women, adding that woman are notsubordinate to men but created equal to them.
The Vice Presidentattended the service with his mother, Olubisi Osinbajo, Deputy President of theSenate, Ovie Omo-Agege, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, BossMustapha among others.
Osinbajo said that theresponsibility of the father was incredible; adding that it was important toteach young men growing up that they must honour all women and not just theirwives.
On his part,Omo-Agege, who earlier took the first Reading of the service from Malachi chapterone, verse three to six, urged fathers to be exemplary.Mustapha said that Fathers’Day was not about the celebration but a reminder of the role men had to play intheir families as physical and spiritual heads.


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FBI List: EFCC Arrests Suspected Accomplice For Alleged N60m Fraud In Ilorin - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 30, 2019
The Economic and Financial CrimesCommission, EFCC has arrested a 36-year-old in Ilorin for alleged N60 millionfraud.
The Zonal Head of the EFCC in Ilorin,Isyaka Sharu, stated this in Ilorin at a press briefing on Friday.
He said that the commission had beensupportive of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other anti graftagencies tackling financial crimes.
The FBI in collaboration with theEFCC had arrested 78 Nigerians in the United States for involvement in internetfraud and cybercrime, fleecing victims of millions of dollars.
Sharu said investigation conductedrevealed that the suspect arrested in Ilorin had benefited to the tune of N60million from the loot through Western Union transfers, having collaborated withthose arrested in the United States.
He also said that within seven monthsof operation, the Ilorin Zonal Office had independently arrested no fewer than50 other suspected internet fraudsters.


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FCDA Celebrates Three Directors as They Retire From Service - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 11, 2024
The Federal Capital Development Authority on Thursday 7 March 2024 threw a farewell party to honour three of it’s retiring directors after 35 years of service.
The Directors include, Barr. Isa bin Abdullahi Director legal services FCDA,  Engr. Bello A. Tunau Director department of Engineering design and evaluation FCDA, Arc. Adebowale Olugbadebo Ademo FNIA Director public building FCDA.
The executive secretary, Mr Shehu Ahmad, said  during the event in Abuja, that “the retirees were celebrated as members of the FCDA family and for their unending contributions to the development of the federal capital.”
He also said at the event that, “The gentlemen we are celebrating today have unblemished, satisfactorily, and committed service to their father land and have been here for 35 years, knowing nothing other than coming to serve in the FCDA.
The executive director further said that, the exit of the three directors comes with a mixed feeling, as these are gentlemen who have gone through all the rudiments of training and have acquired all the skills and expertise in their various fields and have improved the service.
The executive secretary finally urged the retirees to consider floating consultancy outfits, making their expertise available for FCDA consultations.


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FCT Council Elections: INEC Deploys Sensitive Materials, 2,822 BVAS - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 11, 2022
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu at the distribution of sensitive materials to the area councils said 12,000 ad-hoc staff had also been deployed for the elections. He added that the sensitive materials were collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN and brought to INEC FCT office, for distribution to the area councils.
Yakubu also explained to foreign observers that although the election was a local government one and not so big, but the area councils were large areas that could amount to a country.
On his part, INEC’s National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education Festus Okoye emphasised that the deployment of the sensitive materials was being observed by representatives of political parties, civil society groups and the media.
Also, Director in charge of Electoral Operations, Abdulrazak Yusuf, said that the sensitive materials included result sheets and ballot papers, customised in different colours according to the area council.

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Fct High Court: Buhari Appoints Baba-Yusuf As Acting Chief Judge - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 14, 2021
The appointment which takes effect from August 1 follows the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC).
NJC Director of Information, Soji Oye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, adding that the new chief judge would be sworn in on Monday.
According to him, the Chief Justice of Nigeria and NJC Chairman, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, will preside over the event.
The swearing-in ceremony is expected to commence by 10am at the Supreme Court.

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FCT Minister Admonishes Political Office Holders To Put National Interest First. - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 1, 2022
The Honourable Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has called on Mandate Secretaries and other political office holders to understand that they are working on the national stage, as all their actions are being monitored closely by Nigerians and even the international community.The Minister said this as he declared open the induction programme and retreat for Mandate Secretaries and other political office holders of the FCTA holding in Abuja.
Malam Bello also revealed that in the 14 months left to the expiration of the tenure of the current administration, the FCTA would focus on the provision of social infrastructure that will have the desired impact on the majority of FCT residents.
These include substantive investments in the education, health, agriculture and transportation sectors. He also said that a solid foundation will be laid for improved revenue generation saying that the FCT was currently second only to Lagos State in Internally Generated Revenue, promising that it is the intention of the Administration to become the highest internally revenue generating sub national in the country.The Minister also reminded attendees at the retreat that with increased political activities in the country, political office holders should expect a lot of political distraction and urged them not to be distracted but to focus squarely on meeting set objectives.He urged them to use the opportunity provided by the retreat to speak frankly to each other, bearing in mind that public service was a unique opportunity to serve the citizenry, he once more called on them to engage extensively in horizontal communication as a model for meeting challenges.
Malam Bello also expressed his appreciation to members of the National Assembly especially the Chairmen and members of the Senate and House Committees on the FCT, the Senate Minority Whip and Senator representing the FCT, Senator Philip Aduda as well as the Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters Hon Tijjani Damisa.
In her remarks the Hon Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu urged political office holders to remain loyal and work to protect the integrity of the Administration and strengthen its institutions.
On his part the Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola said that the mandate secretaries of the FCTA are the equivalent of Commissioners in the States, adding that in that capacity, they superintend specific aspects of the services of the FCT Administration to the citizenry. He reminded them that they had the responsibility to ensure the delivery of the mandates of the FCTA, under the Hon.
Minister and the Hon. Minister of State.He also said that the retreat which has “Capacity building for Accountable Leadership” as its theme will cover topics on  FCT policies and mandate with focus on delivery of the goals of the Next Level agenda,  administrative procedures, procurement procedures, ethics and accountability, staying out of trouble in the public service and the peculiar administrative arrangement in the FCT.Others include relationship management, particularly with stakeholders, as well as managing health and living a stress free life.In his remarks, Senator Philip Aduda commended the Minister for the infrastructural development of the FCT and urged the Administration to also pay attention to the development of the satellite towns.While the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Tolulope Odebiyi pledged the support of the Senate to the FCT Administration in its quest to develop a world class city.
Also present at the event were officials of the FCTA, the Chairman, FCT Council of the NUJ, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche former Permanent Secretaries of the FCTA as well as other invited guests.


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FCT Minister Charges Residents To Be Peaceful And Orderly Commends Them For Peaceful Electioneering Campaigns - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 26, 2023
The Minister gave the charge in a message to residents on the 2023 general elections scheduled to take place across the country on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Malam Bello urged residents to perform their civic duty of voting for candidates of their choice in a peaceful and orderly manner and respecting all laid down electoral and security regulations.
He said: “I want to commend all residents across all political parties for tremendous decorum and peaceful electioneering campaign that has taken place over the last few months in the Federal Capital Territory.

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FCT Minister Commends Contribution Of Nursing Profession In The FCT - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 8, 2023
The Minister who gave the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, when a delegation from the National Association of the Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), FCT Chapter, led by the Chairman, Comrade Deborah Yusufu paid him a courtesy visit in his office, said the FCT Administration will continue to cherish the efforts of the association as partners in the FCT project.
Malam Bello, in particular, praised the sacrifices and contributions made by the nurses in the FCT during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic where the FCT was one of the epicentres, saying the entire city will be eternally grateful to them.
The Minister also appreciated the constant dialogue and communication between the FCTA and the Nursing Association, saying it has helped to promote industrial harmony in the FCT.
The Minister therefore appealed to the association to continue on its worthy path of making a difference in the FCT in its activities as a union and the provision of services to residents of the FCT by its members.


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FCT Minister Commiserates With Minister Of State On Mother’s Death. - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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September 21, 2022
Malam Bello led a delegation of senior officials of the FCTA and some members of the FCT Security Committee on a condolence visit to the residence of Dr Tijjani Aliyu after attending funeral prayers at the Abuja National Mosque and interment of the deceased at the Gudu Cemetery Abuja, on Wednesday, 21 September, 2022.
Prayers were said during the condolence by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Malam Abubakar Sani and the Permanent Secretary, FCTA Mr Olusade Adesola who both prayed for  repose of the soul of the departed and fortitude for the bereaved to bear the loss.
On the delegation of the Minister included the Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Engr Shehu Hadi Ahmed, the Secretaries of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon Abubakar Ibrahim, Area Council Services Secretariat, Hon Ibrahim Abubakar Dantsoho, the FCT Commissioner of Police Sunday Babaji and other senior officials of the FCTA and heads of some security agencies in the FCT.
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FCT Minister Condemns Mob Attack At Lugbe - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 6, 2022
In a press release by the chief press secretary FCTA Antony Ogunleye the Minister reiterated that no one had the right to take the laws into their hands, no matter the circumstances or perceived level of provocation.
The FCT Administration he said, will not tolerate any form of mob attacks on any residents of the Territory or the break down of law and order.
He called on the security agencies to ensure that all those who participated in this heinous act are apprehended and prosecuted for their crimes.
The FCT Minister assures residents of their safety at all times and urged them to go about their lawful affairs without fear of molestation.


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FCT Minister Condoles Jiwa Chiefdom Over Passing Of Hon. Musa Tanko Abar - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 10, 2022
Hon Abari died Tuesday, 9 August 2022, in Abuja, after a brief illness.
The Minister who led Chieftains of the All Progressives Party (APC) in the FCT and top officials of the FCT Administration on a condolence visit to Chief of Jiwa, HRH, Dr. Idris Musa and the family of the deceased, described the late Commissioner as A worthy son of Jiwa, whose death has created a vacuum in the hearts of the people.
He said: “You have lost a confidant, you have lost a friend, and you have lost a neighbour. We are hoping Allah will forgive him and also give you good health, upliftment and bring peace in your community, FCT and Nigeria as a whole.
Welcoming the FCT Minister and Entourage to his palace, the Chief of Jiwa, Dr. Idris Musa, described the late Commissioner as a good man whose death has left a mark in the community and will be missed by all.


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FCT Minister Debunk Rumors To Shut Down Garki District Hospital - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 1, 2022
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has said that the FCT Administration has no plans whatsoever to shut down the Garki District Hospital, explaining that the 15 year concession agreement signed between the FCTA and the Nisa Medical Group on the management of the hospital expires on the 31 of March, 2022 after which the hospital reverts back to the FCTA to enable the Administration provide for more public hospital bed spaces.
He gave the assurance when he received the Executive members of the FCT branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) led by its Chairman, Dr. Enema Job Amodu, on a courtesy visit to the FCTA, said the concession agreement had an expiration date as assented to by both parties.
The minister said the whole idea is to expand the hospital space, to expand the specialty space.He said that the government has the responsibility to provide health care to residents of the FCT and shutting down the hospital will go contrary to that responsibility.
The Minister assured that FCTA officials and the Nisa Group would   work on modalities moving forward adding that whatever arrangement was reached thereafter will be in the best interest of residents of the Territory and other patrons of the hospital outside the FCT.
He also assured that all medical professionals working or training at the hospital who wish to remain there were free to do so as the administration does not have any intention to disrupt any activity at the hospital.
Malam Bello used the occasion to commend the NMA for the support that the FCT Administration had always enjoyed from the body and its members.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Dr Amodu expressed concern over FCTA’s decision to terminate the concession agreement of the Garki District Hospital with NIA Medical Group. However, he noted that if for other reasons, the FCTA deems it fit not to renew the concession, with NISA Medical Group, the FCTA should consider the doctors and other health workers presently working in the hospital with a view to retaining their services and to complete their programmes such as residency training, internship etc.
While commending the Honourable Minister on achievements in infrastructural development in the FCT, Dr. Amodu reaffirmed NMA’s commitment in partnering with the FCTA and identifying with its goals and aspirations.
Present at the meeting were the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, Chief of Staff to the Honourable Minister, Malam Bashir Mai Borno, Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr. Abubakar Tafida, Secretary, Economic Planning, Revenue Generation and PPP, Hon. Lukman Dabiri, Director General, Hospital Management Board, Dr. Muhammad Kawu, SSA Health and Hospital Matters, DR Ejike Orji, General Counsel, Barr. Muhammed Umar and other senior officials of the FCTA and Executives of the FCT NMA.


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FCT Minister Extends Easter Message to All FCT Residents - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 2, 2024
In the story of Easter, we find the ultimate symbol of sacrifice in the selfless act of Jesus Christ, who laid down his life for the redemption of humanity.
As we gather with our loved ones to commemorate this sacred occasion, let us pause to reflect on the significance of the celebration as a time for reaffirming our commitment to the values of compassion, forgiveness, and empathy.
Let us therefore reach out to those in need, to offer a helping hand to the less fortunate, and spread kindness and goodwill wherever we go.
He further said that the FCT Administration remains deeply committed to ensuring the welfare and well-being of all residents. We are working tirelessly to address the various challenges facing the Territory, from security to infrastructure development and education as well as healthcare provision.
Therefore, this Easter, let us celebrate our diversity as a source of strength and let us reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and harmonious society for all.


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FCT Minister Hands Over Operational Vehicles To Security Agents - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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October 29, 2022
Chairman, Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Smart Adeyemi,(4th left) commissioning 60 operational vehicles for security agencies in the FCT. He is flanked by the Permanent Secretary FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola (1st left), Member House of Representatives for Gwagwalada, Kwali Kuje Abaji Fed constituency, Hon Hassan Sokwodabo (2nd left) AIG, Zone 7 Kayode Ebetokun (3rd left), Onah of Abaji, Dr Adamu Yunusa (5th left) FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (6th left), FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (1st right) on Thursday, 27/10/2022
FCT Minister Malam Muhammad Musa Bello with the AIG Zone 7, Kayode Egbetokun test driving one of the operational vehicles procured by the FCTA for security agencies in the FCT, on Thursday, 27/10/2022

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FCT Minister has directed the shutdown of the Abuja International Conference Center. - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 9, 2024
The FCT Minister expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the facilities, emphasizing the need for the immediate renovation to meet international standards. Consequently, all events that were to be held at the Centre have been cancelled.
The poor condition of the ICC facilities was brought to the Minister’s attention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the inauguration of the ECOWAS Parliament. Barrister Nyesom Wike agreed that the current state of the ICC is unacceptable and does not meet the criteria of an international conference centre, leading to the decision to close it for renovations.
Julius Berger Plc, the original builders of the complex, have been tasked with the rehabilitation of the ICC. Upon completion of the renovation, the management of the ICC will be returned to the Abuja Investment Company.


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FCT Minister Hosts Kashim Shettima - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 26, 2023
In her welcome address at the event, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, expressed optimism that the APC will triumph in the forthcoming general elections and called for the cooperation of all party members.
She also reiterated the commitment of the FCT APC to the party and pledged their hard work and support to ensure the success of the party at the polls.
The Chairman of the FCT Council of Chiefs and Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa in his remarks pledged that the traditional institutions will work towards a free and fair election in the FCT.


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FCT Minister Lauds Members Of BOBA For Contributions To National Development - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 7, 2022
Malam Bello who gave the commendation when he received a delegation of the Association, led by the patron of its FCT Chapter,  Malam Abubakar Mamu, on a courtesy visit to the FCTA, said that members of BOBA from across the country have distinguished themselves in various endeavours and have continued to provide policy guidance to the country.
In his words: “I want to also use this opportunity to thank our elder statesmen here and all other BOBA members in Abuja and across the nation for being in the forefront of providing policy guidance in Nigeria and also providing needed community support as well as their varied experiences whenever called upon”.
While thanking his guests for the visit, the Minister assured them of the support of the FCT Administration for their activities aimed at the growth and development of the FCT.
He said, “I feel highly honoured because I see elder statesmen, retired professors, members of the business community, retired military officers, retired ambassadors and so on. So, BOBA has produced so many people and also the Abuja branch of the Association is reputed to be one of the most vibrant in Nigeria and it is our collective duty to make sure that it continues to be so, simply because of the unique position of Abuja as the Federal Capital City of Nigeria”.
Earlier, Malam Abubakar Mamu had solicited the support of the Honourable Minister, as a member of the association, to make the Abuja branch of BOBA more vibrant and equipped to continue to contribute its quota to the development of the society.


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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Calls for Cooperation Among Nations - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 25, 2024
Barrister Wike, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among ECOWAS countries, affirmed that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will continue to enhance its ties with Cote D’Ivoire.
The Minister said, “We will continue to strengthen our relationship. Luckily our President is the Chairman of ECOWAS. So, we will do everything possible to see that our relationship is smooth and cordial in such a way that there will be a symbiotic relationship”.
The FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, thanked Cote D’Ivoire’s diplomatic mission for their commitment to developing their land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He specifically requested the revitalization of abandoned and unfinished structures within the FCT, emphasizing that this measure contributes to enhancing security in the area.
While speaking, the Ivorian envoy conveyed the mission’s intention to bolster bilateral cooperation between Nigeria, the largest country in Africa, and Cote D’Ivoire, the largest among Francophone countries on the continent.


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FCT Minister Orders Sealing Of Abandoned Building In Maitama - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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October 6, 2022
This followed the directive of the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello who personally led a team of FCTA and Security officials to the location on Tuesday, 4 October, 2022.
Accompanied by the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Tpl Umar Shuaibu, the Solicitor General of the FCTA, Barr. Garduya Bawa Ganiya, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of operations in the FCT, Mr. MB Magawata and other officials of the FCTA, the Minister took a detailed tour of the building which also has a basement parking area.
In the course of inspecting the structure, evidences of unwholesome activities were discovered and some squatters who were found in the building were immediately apprehended by security operatives.
In his remarks, the Assistant Commissioner of Police said that the squatters apprehended in the building will be questioned to ascertain their true identities and reasons for being in the building.

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FCT Minister Pledges Continued Support For NYSC, Lauds DG - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 1, 2022
In a press statement released by the chief press secretary FCTA Anthony Ogunleye, Mallam Musa Bello received a delegation from the National Youth Service Corps which was led by Brig. Gen. Fadah.
Malam Bello who described Brig. Gen. Fadah as very capable and competent, commended him on his appointment as the 19 head of the NYSC, while also affirming the FCTA’s support for programmes aimed at the realization of the mandate of the NYSC.
Mallam Bello revealed that he had never rejected any corp member posted to his ministry. He said the FCTA will take in more corp members but will not keep them in the city, they will be posted to the area councils.
While addressing the Minister for the various developmental projects across the FCT, the DG solicited the support of the FCTA in the renovation of the FCT orientation camp hall and the overall success of the upcoming NYSC orientation exercise.


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FCT  Minister Pledges Support For Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the Board of Trustees and Management of the foundation to the FCT Administration on Thursday, 30 June, Malam Bello recalled that the late Sir. Ahmadu Bello had a great influence on him as a child and as a student, as well on the lives of many other Nigerians.
The Minister also expressed the appreciation of the FCT Administration to the Foundation for its humanitarian activities in the nation’s capital, especially for its donation to the FCT at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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FCT Minister Rebukes Protesters - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The protesters had barricaded the entrance to the FCTA secretariat complex on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
The minister expressed his unhappiness of their actions, emphasizing that they should follow due process to seek redress for their grievances.
Wike warned against using disorderly means to resolve issues and said that he would not be intimidated.
While addressing the protesters, he criticized the traders for blocking the entrance to his office and a major street.
Finally, the minister encouraged the protesters of his willingness to dialogue.


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FCT Minister Receives New Guards Brigade Commander - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The Minister made this charge when he received both officers in his office where Maj .Gen Usman formally introduced his successor to the FCT Minister.
Malam Bello, while congratulating the out-going Guards Brigade Commander on his elevation to the rank of Major General, also thanked him for his contributions in the fight against crime and criminality in the FCT.
While congratulating Brig. Gen Umar on his posting as the Commander of the Brigade of Guards, the Minister pledged the support and cooperation of the FCT Administration to the Brigade.
Speaking earlier, Maj. Gen MT Usman who said it was customary for the outgoing Commander to present his successor to the Minister, expressed his appreciation to the FCT Administration for all the support the Brigade has enjoyed from the FCTA.

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FCT Minister Seeks More Funding To Complete Priority Projects - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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Malam Bello who made the appeal during the second day of oversight tour of FCT projects by the Senate Committee on the FCT also expressed appreciation for the support the committee has given the FCTA over time.
Commenting on the Greater Abuja Water Supply project which entails construction of water supply network, Malam Bello described it as a legacy project, and appealed for more funding in the budget to enable the FCTA get its counterpart funding for its execution.
Speaking on the Greater Abuja Water project, the Deputy Managing Director, CGCOC – the contractors handling the project, Mr. Fan Xiao Jiang said when completed, it will convey 480,000 cubic meters  and serve treated water to 2.5 million residents.
Other projects inspected include extension of Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX), access road to Kukuwaba rail station, access road to institutions district, Greater Abuja Water Supply and the N20 road project.


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FCT Minister Swears-in Coordinator Satellite Town Development Department (STDD) - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The Minister urged the Coordinator not to be swayed by the trappings of office but to remain steadfast in fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to him by the President. He stated, “See it as Mr. President finds you worthy to contribute at this point in national development, particularly as regards the Federal Capital Territory Administration”.
Additionally, the FCT Minister revealed that he had uncovered substantial malfeasance in the cleaning contracts for the FCT satellite towns. The government had been paying for services not rendered. In response, he directed the area council chairmen to thoroughly vet the contracts before authorizing payments.


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FCT Minister Visits People With Special Needs, Children With Autism - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The Minister speaking after a tour of the facility gave credence to the managing director of the center, Mrs. Rahanatu Yusuf and stressed on the importance of creating awareness about the neurological disorder. He pledged continued support of the FCT administration to the well being of persons with autism and other neurological disorder.
The Minister expressed delight and promised to be a passionate advocate by giving more publicity not only to Brain Bloom Center but also to people with similar conditions across the FCT.
The Minister also revealed plans by the FCT Administration on the installation of lifts in rail stations and other public buildings to ease access and movement for persons with disabilities.
In Her remark the Managing Director of Brain Bloom Center Mrs. Rahanatu Yusuf appealed for greater patience and acceptability of persons with autism.
She called on government at all levels and citizens not to forget vulnerable persons and implement the disability act to establish proper diagnostic centers.
Mrs. Yusuf pointed out that symptoms of autism may be similar to other neurological disorders. She went further to explain how some may have hyperactivity, difficulty in concentrating on a task for more than five minutes, Some may have have anxiety issues, they get scared when they try to learn something new, others have dietary issues, some have epilepsy, or have seizures because they are all related to the brain she said.
Autism is a lifelong non progressive neurological disorder mostly appearing at age three. Experts say it is neither a psychiatric illness nor a spiritual condition as erroneously speculated by the public.


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FCT Minister Welcomes Premium Trust Bank To Abuja - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The Minister who stated this in Abuja on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the tape cutting ceremony of the Abuja business office of Premium Trust Bank, welcomed the establishment of the branch in the FCT and charged it to provide excellent and innovative services to residents of the FCT and its environs.
Malam Bello, who was represented at the occasion by the Secretary, Economic Planning, Revenue Generation and PPP, Hon. Lukman Agboola Dabiri, said the choice of PremiumTrust Bank to establish a branch in Abuja was a sign of Abuja’s growing visibility as a commercial hub in the country and the African continent at large.
“Your choice of Abuja to establish a branch is a welcome development and a testament that Abuja is fast becoming a commercial hub, recognized not only in the country but in the African continent”, he stated.
He however advised the bank to carry out its operations in accordance with the law, assuring that the FCT Administration will continue to provide the necessary support for businesses to succeed in the FCT to the satisfaction of residents.
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FCT Minister Welcomes Visiting Polish President - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello togehther with his counterpart the Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama presents the symbolic key to the city of Abuja to the visiting President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja in the early hours of Tuesday, 6th September, 2022.

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FCT MNISTER LEADS DELEGATION ON A CONGRATULATORY VISIT TO SEN. KYARI - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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In his Address the FCT Minister said, We have come  here as a team to show our deep appreciation on how you have driven the affairs of the FCT Senate Committee and how closely you have worked with myself, the minister of state, the chief of staff and all other senior management staff while serving as the Chairman Senate Committee on the FCT.
The FCT Minister added by saying that “The Gold Fish has no hiding place.”
He said for those of us who have known you for quite some time, know that you are well positioned to assume this responsibility. You have served as a public officer in various capacities, this makes you better prepared for the task ahead and makes you a better politician.
The FCT Minister expressed appreciation of the FCT Administration to senator Abubakar Kyari for his commitment to the development of the Federal Capital Territory while he served as chairman senate committee on FCT.
Senator Abubakar Kyari while responding expressed gratitude to God, he revealed how he  had mixed feelings especially at a time the senate committee has laid down measures to bring about a lot of beneficial changes in the FCT.
He mentioned the Greater Abuja water project and Karshi water project as some of the legacies under the present FCT Administration.
He hailed the Bello-led FCT Administration for completing already existing infrastructures and laying foundations for new projects. He conclude by saying that Abuja’s Medical City when completed can be compared with that of Dubai Medical City.
In company of the FCT Minister were the permanent secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, chief of staff to the Minister Mallam Bashir Mai-Bornu the executive secretary FCDA Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmed, mandate secretaries, senior aides to the Minister and other top management officials of the FCTA.


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FCT Police Impound 269 Vehicles Over Violations - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The FederalCapital Territory FCT Police Command has said it has so far impounded 269vehicles for violating the lockdown order.
PresidentBuhari, had ordered a two-week lockdown of Lagos and Ogun states as well as theFCT, as part of measures to curtail the spread of coronavirus.
The FCTpolice spokesman, Anjuguri Manzah said that the owners were cautioned whiletheir vehicles were held.
It was alsoobserved that some commercial drivers, engaged in providing inter-stateservices between the FCT and Kaduna were active.
Residents ofseveral satellite towns in the FCT equally visited open markets and cornershops to make purchases.
Most of theresidents, however, failed to observe the physical social distancinginstruction.
In Kuje areacouncil, traders including those who transact business on walkways around thecentral market, were off the streets.


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FCT Security: FCT Minister Tasks Nigeria Police On Securing Area Councils - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 7, 2022
Malam Bello who stated this when he received the AIG, Zone 7, Police headquarters, Mr. Muhammad Ndatsu Aliyu and his team on a courtesy visit to the FCTA, expressed confidence in the capacity of the AIG given his wealth of experience and successes in similar postings across the country.
While appreciating the close working relationship between the Nigeria Police and FCTA, which, he said, has greatly reduced crime rate in the nation’s capital, the Minister enjoined the newly appointed AIG to bring his wealth of experience to bear in ensuring that crime rate in the states in zone 7, of which FCT is one, is brought to a minimum.
He said: “We have been under a lot of pressure from the citizens, especially those in the surrounding towns in the Area Councils, especially with regards to the spate of kidnappings and some issues of banditry also, which I’m sure you are very much aware of”.
“As AIG for the zone, I’m sure you will leverage on your vast network to be able to really coordinate the states within your zone because what we have realized in the FCT is that criminal activities are usually hatched outside the territory and then people come into the territory, perform these acts and move across the borders to the surrounding states”.
Malam Bello, who reiterated the need for synergy among security organisations, said such synergy has been very helpful in keeping the FCT and its residents safe. He assured that the FCTA would work towards providing the zone with all the necessary support it requires to function effectively.
Earlier, the AIG, Zone 7 Police headquarters, Mr. Muhammad Ndatsu Aliyu had solicited the support of the FCTA, especially in the area of mobility for the effective coverage of the zone and by extension, the FCT. He also assured of his preparedness to work in synergy with all security organs of government to secure the zone.


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FCT Security: FEC Approves 2.6 Billion Naira For Operational Vehicles, Gadgets.￼ - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello who made this known at the end of the FEC meeting said the approval involved two contracts totaling N 2,682, 248,378.52K.
The Minister disclosed that the first contract which is for the procurement of 60 units of Ford Ranger 4×4 wheel drive vehicles with security communication accessories including 3 years post sales service was awarded to Messrs Coscharis Motors Ltd at the sum of N1,835,108,613.95k.
He also explained that the second contract which is for the purchase of various security gadgets and accessories to support security agencies in the FCT, was awarded to Messrs E&S Technology Ltd at the sum of N847,139,764.57.
The Minister assured that with this massive support to security agencies, efforts to curtail security challenges in the FCT will be further enhanced.
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FCT Unity Football Championship Kicks-Off July 8 - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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Chairman of the Local Organising Committee LOC, of the Adedoyin Benjamins-Laniyi Unity Championship 2023, Moo Mohammed, said this today in Abuja.
He said the championship would be used to discover young talents who would be nurtured and sent to clubs abroad to ply their trade.
Mohammed said that 12 teams, two each would be drawn from the six Area Councils of the FCT to compete at the second stage of the championship to be hosted in AMAC.
In a remark, the initiator of the Championship, Benjamins-Laniyi, said that it was a privilege to convene a football tournament in Abuja.
She urged the Super Falcons to make the country proud by winning the trophy at the 2023 FIFA Women world cup in Australia and New Zealand.


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FCTA Begins Rehabilitation Of Federal Secretariat Complex￼ - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, who flagged off the rehabilitation project on Tuesday, 8 November, in a brief ceremony at the Secretariat complex described the exercise as a milestone in the efforts by the FCTA to rehabilitate public buildings and infrastructure in the FCT.
The Minister noted that the Federal Secretariat Complex, like many other public buildings in the FCT was constructed 30 years ago and required rehabilitation.
He also noted that the exercise is the culmination of several discussions with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation who was very passionate about the provision of conducive working environment for civil servants.
Project Manager, Julius Berger Plc, Mr. Oliver Berger who commended the Federal Government for committing to the maintenance of public infrastructure, assured that the company will, in conjunction with the users of the building, ensure that all works are carried out successfully while still providing comfort to the civil servants at work.

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FCTA Calls For Calm Amidst Terror Attack In Abuja - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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This is contained in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Communication, FCT, Muhammad Sule, in Abuja.
Sule assured the residents of the FCT that all necessary arrangements have been made to safeguard lives and property.
Sule said that the FCT Minister restated his advice to residents to cooperate at all times with the security agencies by volunteering useful and timely information that would assist in nipping any form of criminality in the bud.
He, therefore, urged residents and visitors to the territory to go about their legitimate businesses as all the security agencies have been fully mobilised to checkmate any form of intrusion into the FCT.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria issued a security alert over the risk of terror attacks especially in the FCT.

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FCTA Grants Galaxy Backbone Waiver To Boost Broadband Penetration, Security In FCT - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 11, 2022
This will enable Galaxy Backbone to execute the second phase of the National ICT Infrastructure Project in the FCT and further strengthen telecommunication network, improve security, boost the economy and expand  broadband penetration in the FCT.
FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello who stated this at a brief ceremony to present the letter of waiver to the Managing Director, Galaxy Backbone, Professor Muhammad Bello Abubakar at the offices of Galaxy Backbone in Abuja, also said that the waiver was part of efforts by the FCTA to make Abuja a smart city, equipped with an excellent telecommunication network.
Represented by the Secretary of Economic Planning, Revenue Generation and PPP, Hon. Lukman Agboola Dabiri, the Minister said upon execution, the project will also  facilitate a robust broadband connectivity between the FCTA and all its agencies and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government in the FCT.
He added: “We will continue to pursue enthusiastically, the provision of Infrastructure towards the development of Abuja in particular and Nigeria in general”.
Receiving the letter of waiver, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Muhammad Bello Abubakar, thanked the Minister for granting the waiver which, he said, will go a long way in broadening broadband penetration in FCT and the country at large.
Prof. Abubakar Commended the FCTA for the giant strides it has made in developing the  information Communication Technology sector, describing the FCTA as a pacesetter in terms of providing positive ICT directions and pledged the support of his organisation to the FCTA  in this regard.
Present at the event were, the Director, Engineering Services FCDA, Engr. Obiora Ezeoha, Director of Projects, Office of the FCT Minister, Builder Saka Isiaka Ahmed and other senior officials of the FCTA as well as Executives of Galaxy Backbone.


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FCTA Issues 24hrs Demolition Ultimatum To 500 Structures Along Karmo – Dei-Dei. - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The Sector Monitor and Assistant Director in the department, Garba Jibril, who led the exercise, said that the affected owners had been served with several notices, and that the Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima has earlier held a sensitisation meeting with the stakeholders.
Jibril explained that the demolition of the illegal structures was necessary because they constitute nuisance on the road, in addition to heavy traffic, especially on their market days, adding that their activities were equally emitting environmental hazards.
He also said that the traders have been asked to move to Karmo Market which has been designated for them, adding that the market was fully developed and equipped with necessary facilities.


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FCTA Partners NEMA On Emergency Response, Disaster Management - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 8, 2022
Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello made this disclosure in Abuja when the Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed, paid him a courtesy visit.
Malam Bello assured that the FCTA will provide suitable locations in the city centre for the construction of an alternative Emergency Response and Ambulance Bay (ERAB) to replace the one destroyed during some unrests in the past.
In his remarks the DG (NEMA) assured that the NEMA will continue to engage the FEMA and other stakeholders in the FCT on capacity building of their personnel at both tactical and operational levels.
The DG further disclosed that NEMA has established an operational office to cater for the FCT and Kogi State, adding that the Agency has commenced the process of renovating and reactivating its Emergency Response Bays located in strategic sites of Abuja equipped with MICUs and trained paramedics for timely disaster response.

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FCTA Plants 20,000 Trees To Support Abuja’s Eco System - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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July 16, 2023
Tress can help to mitigate these problems and support the ecosystem in abuja in numerous ways.
The federal capital territory authority (FCTA) is planting 20,000 trees in selected areas of abuja metropolis to maintain a good ecosystem in the city. The trees will be planted in Guzape, Wuye and Katampe extension.
The director of parks and recreation of (FCTA) Mr. Isiah ukpana explained during a tree planting exercise in wuye on Tuesday.
The director said that the exercise was a continuous effort of the tree planting  campaign in the three districts of Guzape, Wuye and Katampe extension, which started in 2023 to mark the world environmental day.
He furhter buttressed that tree planting is a collective responsibility due to the fact that trees were vanishing and must be replaced to maintain a conducive ecosystem.


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FCTA Prepares To Host Film Festival - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 29, 2022
While addressing a press conference, the minister of state who was represented by Mr. Samuel Atang, Director, Operations, Planning and Strategy in the office of the FCTA permanent secretary, said that the FCT Administration had entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Nigeria Film Corporation (NFC) for Abuja to serve as the host city for the festival over the next 10years.
The Minister added that Abuja was fast becoming a tourist destination owing to it’s beautiful natural sights and attractive structures, these she said would be sustained using the festival as a springboard.
The Minister hailed the ingenuity of Nigerian film makers for putting Nollywood on the world map as one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world.
She also said that the FCT Administration was open to welcoming more cooporations through creative and tourism sectors with a view to harnessing and developing local talents across the territory.
Speaking at the event, MD/CEO  NFC Dr. Chidia Maduekwe, said that Abuja has been designated the official host city for Zuma film festival and is comparable to global practices like cannes in france and Toronto in Canada among others.
The MD expressed appreciation to the ministers of FCT Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello, information Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed  and FCT Minister of State Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu for their support and endorsement of the event.
Some activities lined up for the 7day event includes film screenings, workshops and lectures, cultural and culinary displays from across Nigeria and some foreign countries as well as an award and gala night.


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FCTA Reinvigorates G7 Security Operations To Take Fight To Bandits, Terrorists￼  - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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July 29, 2022
This disclosure was made by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Sunday Babaji following the monthly FCT Security Committee meeting held on Thursday, 28 July 2022 and chaired by the FCT Minister, malam Muhammad Musa Bello.
According to the FCT CP, the re-invigoration of the G7 security operations will see the commencement of security actions and procedures by members of the G7 which will involve taking the fight to the bandits and terrorists in their camps which are mostly located in states bordering the FCT.
Senior Special Assistant on Security to the Minister, Ambassador Abu Salihu Mohammed, while corroborating the CP, revealed the readiness of the heads of security agencies in the neighbouring states to participate actively in the G7 operations.
He also called on residents to be wary of fake news especially on the social media which are designed to cause panic amongst the citizenry.


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FCTA To Audit Remittance Of Payroll Deductions - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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July 26, 2023
Conducting the flag-off exercise in Abuja on Tuesday at the FCT Minister’s conference room, the FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola disclosed that the auditing of the remittances of payroll deductions is in line with the FCTA’s objectives and commitment to ensure transparency, accountability and responsible financial management.
The remittance of statutory deductions to be audited, according to the Permanent Secretary, include taxes, pensions and insurance, while the non-statutory deductions fall under employee contributions to cooperative societies and various welfare programmes.
The audit exercise, according to Permanent Secretary is also being carried out to ensure that the Administrations obligations to third-party beneficiaries are met with utmost integrity.
The Permanent Secretary who noted that remittances of payroll deductions play pivotal roles in maintaining the welfare of the FCTA workforce, lamented that remittances for both statutory and non-statutory deductions from the payroll of workers since 2010 had faced some setbacks.
As a result, the FCT Administration, he said, found it expedient to engage an Audit Consultant, M/S G.E. Osagie and Co. to audit the payroll of the FCTA from 2010 to 2022 in order to establish the unremitted statutory and non-statutory deductions due as liabilities to third party beneficiaries.


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FCTA To Complete Access Road To Body Of Benchers Hall - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 23, 2022
In a press release by the Chief Press Secretary (FCTA) Anthony Ogunleye, The commitment was made by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello during the visit of a delegation of eminent members of the Body of Benchers of Nigeria led by its Chairman, Chief Wole Olanipekun to the FCTA.
Malam Bello expressed the appreciation of the Administration to the judiciary saying “we are very conscious of the legal profession and justice system probably because we are the only city in Nigeria that is a creation of law and in all that we do, we are guided by law and all of you and the entire profession have been supportive of us.
Speaking earlier, Chief Wole Olanipekun thanked the Minister for the warm reception granted the delegation and requested for the completion of the access road to the Body of Benchers Hall in time for its formal commissioning.


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FCTA Urge Residents To Embrace Greenhouse Farming - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 2, 2022
This assurance was given by the FCTA’s Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mallam Abubakar Ibrahim following the FCTA Executive Committee meeting which was held on Monday, 1 August 2022 and chaired by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello.
The Secretary who made a presentation to the Committee on the activities of the Agriculture Secretariat said that the issue of food security was being taken seriously by the FCT Administration.
Mallam Ibrahim also called on residents to imbibe the mantra of President Muhammadu Buhari urging Nigerians to eat what they grow and grow what they eat by embracing greenhouse farming which can be established at the backyards of most homes.
He revealed that his Secretariat has trained over 600 women and youths on greenhouse farming at the Gwagwalada demonstration farm of the Secretariat and urged all who desired to embrace greenhouse farming to go there or to the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) office also located in Gwagwalada for guidance and technical advice.

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Fear Grips Plateau Residents As Gunmen Kill 50. - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 23, 2024
Killing more than 50 residents, including vigilantes, and injuring others in the process.
An investigation revealed that several houses were razed by the rampaging gunmen.
The residents of the community said the incident occurred at about 7pm on Monday when people in the community were going about their normal activities.
But that they could not report the incident due to the poor communication network in the area.
Earlier, the death toll was put at 40, but last night, it increased to 50.
A traditional ruler in Wase, Alhaji Ahmed Lawal, said the death toll had risen to 50 persons.
Adding that the victims had since been buried in the area according to Muslim rites.


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Fears Of Abduction: 11, 536 Schools Closed In Nigeria - UN - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 14, 2022
According to the UN body, since December 2020, a total of 11, 536
schools were closed due to abductions and security issues.
This was disclosed by UNICEF  in a statement issued on Thursday to
mark the eighth anniversary of the Chibok girls’ abduction.
Peter Hawkins, the UNICEF representative in Nigeria, said school
abductions and attacks have discouraged children, especially girls, from
learning.
He said 60 percent of the over 10 million out-of-school children in the
country are girls.
Hawkins said the spate of attacks in the north-west and north-central has
led to the abduction of 1,436 school children, 17 teachers and the death
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Feb 16 Election: Tribunal Strikes Out HDP’s Motion To Serve Buhari, INEC, APC - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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ThePresidential Election Petition Tribunal has struck out the motion ex-parte,filed by Hope Democratic Party (HDP) to serve President Muhammadu Buhari, bypasting the petition at the Aso Villa Presidential office.
HDPand its presidential candidate, Ambrose Owuru is challenging the legality ofthe election earlier slated for Feb. 16 but later shifted to February 23.
Thethree-man panel  led by Justice AbdulAboki, struck out the case, following an application filed by HDP counsel, YusufIbrahim.
Ibrahiminformed the tribunal that the petitioner was withdrawing the motion ex-parte.
Healso informed the tribunal that the petitioner will file the motion ex-partewhenever it wants to.
Thetribunal fixed Thursday for hearing of the ex-parte motion filed by Ibrahim,seeking an order of the court to serve President Buhari by pasting the petitionat the Aso Villa Presidential office, the National Secretariat of the APC andthe tribunal’s notice board.


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Feb 23 Election: INEC, APC, Buhari Tender Video To Counter PDP, Atiku Allegation On Server - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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The video of INEC’s Chairman, YakubuMahmud admitted by the presidential tribunal on Tuesday appeared to discreditallegation that results of the February 23 general election were transmitted tothe commission’s central server.
The Peoples Democratic Party and itspresidential candidate in the 2019 presidential election alleged in theirpetition challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-electionthat results were transmitted to central server managed by INEC.
Counsel for the petitioners, ChrisUche, SAN, had on July 15 led a star witness, Segun Showunmi to tender 48Compact Discs evidence to substantial their claims.
The INEC boss had in that clipexpressed wish to work within the law to transmit the results of the generalelection electronically.
However, Yunus Usman, SAN, spottedpit hole in the clip and Showunmi’s testimony during cross examination.
Usman had explained that the witnessonly brought sets of videos that told a one-sided story.